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HU Written Statement

Breaches of EU law and of the rights of LGBTIQ citizens in Hungary as a result of the adopted legal changes in the Hungarian Parliament - The outcome of 22 June hearings under Article 7(1) of the TEU regarding Poland and Hungary (continuation of debate)

Please read the law. (you can find the previous sections in the written contributions of Tamás Deutsch, Andrea Bocskor, Lívia Járóka, Edina Tóth) ‘Act LXXIX of 2021 on taking stricter action against paedophile offenders and amending certain acts for the protection of children’, cit. 6 Amendment of Act CCXI of 2011 on the protection of families Section 10(1) Act CCXI of 2011 on the protection of fa…

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EN Written Statement

The humanitarian situation in Haiti following the recent earthquake (debate)

According to the World Federation of the Deaf, in the last five years, several young deaf women in Haiti have been gang-raped, brutally tortured, their organs extracted and murdered. In the middle of the pandemic, another deaf woman was violently assaulted, and the hospital personnel denied her the right to access the healthcare needed just because she is deaf. Thus, deaf people in Haiti are not e…

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Apr

2024

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La Hulpe declaration on the future of social Europe (debate)

Mr. President, please. It is welcome that, following the 2017 European Pillar of Social Rights and the 2021 Porto Declaration, Member States reaffirm their commitment to social and employment rights. The Hungarian Presidency, which will start in July, will continue along the same path, with a strong emphasis on respecting the sovereignty of the Member States. Hungary is committed to a work-based s…

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Apr

2024

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European Disability Card and European Parking Card for persons with disabilities - European Disability Card and European Parking Card for persons with disabilities for third country nationals legally residing in a Member State (joint debate - Disability cards)

Mr. President, please. Fifteen years ago, when I took over as the first deaf Member of the European Parliament, it was only a dream for all EU citizens to enjoy services that make life easier for people with disabilities. Although I find it tragic that we had to wait 15 years for this, we have to be happy about it. People with disabilities are still second-class citizens. There are still major iss…

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Feb

2024

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Quality traineeships in the EU (debate)

Dear Mr President, Pour clean water into the glass. There is no need for a new directive because the diversity of national legislation and the mandatory regulation of the subsidiarity principle are undesirable and legally impossible. At the same time, I am also saying that some additions would be necessary due to the changed conditions in the last ten years. Emphasis should be placed on strengthen…

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Jan

2024

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Quality jobs in a competitive future-oriented social market economy (topical debate)

Dear Mr President, Future workplaces require versatile skills, so a strong focus on problem-solving skills, digital literacy and skills development is needed. In addition, it must be said that there is a need to change social attitudes. Hungary has been developing a work-based economy since 2010. Implement the principle of ‘work instead of aid’, reform the tax system to support employment and 3 de…

17

Jan

2024

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Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 14-15 December 2023 and preparation of the Special European Council meeting of 1 February 2024 - Situation in Hungary and frozen EU funds (joint debate - European Council meetings)

Dear Mr President, In fact, according to the European Commission, which alone has been authorised to do so under the EU Treaties, Hungary has fulfilled the conditions of the rule of law in its judicial area. It is also a fact that the European Parliament has no role in this matter. It must be said that this is a more than ten-year campaign of political revenge by the European left, because for the…

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Jan

2024

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The role of social award criteria in public procurement in strengthening social rights, good working conditions and inclusive labour markets (debate)

Dear Mr President, Social inclusion, equal treatment, accessibility and design for all users should be taken into account in accordance with the principle of socially responsible public procurement. The same applies to the principles of universal design under the UNCRPD. In Hungary, the contracting authority may reserve its right to participate in the public procurement procedure or, in the case o…

15

Jan

2024

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Revision of the European Labour Authority mandate (debate)

Dear Madam President, Enough with the stealth legislation, the mockery of the EU treaties. Employment policy is the exclusive competence of nation states. So, dear colleagues, please read the Treaties at last! I remind you that the powers of ELA, the European Labour Authority, are limited to the Union acts referred to in the founding Regulation. On the basis of the law, it is not possible to suppo…

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Oct

2023

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Mental health at work (debate)

Dear Madam President, Preserving the mental health of workers. It has three important planes: 1. Quality of life, work-life balance. Healthy eating and sports help maintain mental well-being. 2. A healthy worker works effectively, which strengthens the competitiveness of businesses. A healthy working environment also plays an important role. 3. The longer you stay healthy. Prevention is cheaper th…

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Oct

2023

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Water scarcity and structural investments in access to water in the EU (debate)

Dear Mr President, Maintaining our rivers, lakes and groundwater resources is in our fundamental interest, as we need to ensure clean and healthy water resources for the next generation as well. Water safety is our primary concern. Many countries in Europe are struggling with water scarcity, but Hungary is facing a different challenge. 96 percent of our surface waters come to us from foreign water…

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Oct

2023

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Rising precariousness in Europe including the need for aid to the most deprived (debate)

Mr. President, please. We have a responsibility to ensure that as many of our citizens as possible feel safe. The key to this is the right workplace. When there's work, there's everything. In Hungary in 2010 we decided to create a work-based society instead of subsidies. The result of the work-based economy in Hungary is that in July 2023 the unemployment rate was 3.9 percent. This compares to 5.9…

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May

2023

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Roadmap on a Social Europe: two years after Porto (debate)

Mr. President, please. In 2021, the Porto Declaration adopted by the leaders of the Member States provides an excellent framework for implementing the social employment policy of the future, but, as underlined in the declaration, this requires respect for the principle of subsidiarity, the specificities of national social protection systems and the competences of the Member States! We must underst…

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May

2023

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Start of the European Year of skills (debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. The European Year of Skills could not start at a better time: The graduation exams in Hungary started this week. I wish the young people all the best from here. The most important skills are not only in knowledge. Knowledge of foreign languages or proficiency in the digital world is essential to find good quality work, but adaptability is important and to be able to res…

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Mar

2023

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Strengthening the application of the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value between men and women (debate)

Mr. President, please. It is a non-negotiable goal to ensure full equality of women and men in pay in the world of work. However, this draft directive lost sight of this goal when it was forced into it by questions fashionable by a liberal mainstream. Worst of all, the draft directive seeks to rewrite the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union with stealth legislation, completely illegall…

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Mar

2023

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Adequate minimum income ensuring active inclusion (debate)

Dear Mr President, The basic principle of minimum income is that it is mandatory for all people to give it as a benefit for the rest of their lives. I reject this approach for a number of reasons. More people will be inactive because they choose aid instead of work. Therefore, the competitiveness of European countries is deteriorating. The balance of the social policy benefit system is disrupted a…

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Jan

2023

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The Global Gateway Initiative (debate)

Mr. President, please. The European Union's proposal to build a global gateway to the world is an important turning point in the EU's external relations for Hungary, as it strengthens cooperation in the energy sector. For example, the Trans-Balkan Electricity Corridor, which connects the transmission systems of Serbia, Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina with us, including Hungary. At the same t…

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Jan

2023

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Revision of the European Works Councils Directive (debate)

Mr. President, please. Let's start with two things at the beginning: a directive currently in force works relatively well. The European Commission has received only one formal complaint in this regard. Two, the European Parliament is once again in a state of turmoil when it wants to initiate legislation. Why do you have to ride the horse backwards? At a time when the cost of living in Europe has s…

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Dec

2022

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One-minute speeches on matters of political importance

Madam President, I'm sorry. All indications point to the fact that the coalition of Hungarian opposition parties, which received billions of forints in campaign support from abroad before the April elections, carried out the most brutal attempt to influence democratic elections so far. Three times what they receive from the Hungarian state under democratic and transparent conditions. These dollars…

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Dec

2022

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Towards equal rights for persons with disabilities (debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. You know that I have always stood up for the rights of people with disabilities. However, it is not nice to force ideological issues into the text, because they are divisive and divert the focus. Instead of ideological debates, it would be time to find solutions to make better use of innovative technologies, because this helps people with disabilities to live independen…

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Nov

2022

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The future European Financial Architecture for Development (debate)

Dear Mr President, Together, the EU and its 27 Member States are the largest donors to developing countries in the world. Unfortunately, I am afraid that, as the sanctions policy has a negative impact on the economies of the EU Member States, it will also jeopardise the implementation of the SDGs, which is why peace is needed above all. The report contains a number of correct findings, of which I …

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Oct

2022

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AccessibleEU Centre in support of accessibility policies in the EU internal market (debate)

Dear Madam President, Accessibility is often only linked to a physical or digital environment by the general public, but its definition and content vary significantly from one disability group to another. Accessibility for the deaf, due to their specific linguistic and cultural identity, means that they have full access to information and knowledge in national sign language. The Accessible EU Cent…

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Sep

2022

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Adequate minimum wages in the European Union (debate)

Mr. President, please. Let's be clear: There is still no single minimum wage in the European Union. As the Commissioner said earlier, there are too many economic differences between the Member States. Instead, states should be provided with adequate and decent minimum wages. This Directive does not bring about any substantial change in Hungary. This is because, at present, the Hungarian legislatio…

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Jul

2022

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Mental health in the digital world of work (debate)

Dear Mr President, Teleworking has spread during the pandemic, with positive consequences such as a high degree of flexibility and autonomy. At the same time, on the other hand, there are long working hours or excessive interconnectedness, an increase in work intensity and stress. It is clear that mental health must be a priority. Then what's the solution? Developing digital skills that can allevi…

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Jul

2022

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Common European action on care (debate)

Dear Mr President, The issue of care does not fall within the competence of the European Union. Member States should develop systems, taking into account the provision of preventive health care, rehabilitation and independent living. I would like to highlight the crucial role of family care. This provides the most suitable environment for the caregivers, for which the state must provide all the co…